Answers

Subtract 98/48 from 35/63

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

35/63 - 98/48 is -107/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 48 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   98/48 = 98 × 21/48 × 21 = 2058/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/1008 - 2058/1008 = 560 - 2058/1008 = -1498/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107/72

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